S2 Ep51: Some Audio Described Highlights From MindsEye Description
For blind and partially sighted people, Audio Description is hugely important to make television, movies and other arts venues accessible and enjoyable. Audio Description is a narration which describes what is physically happening, say on stage, the big screen or in museums, galleries or other arts events. It comes in many forms but never interrupts actors dialogue or guides. Each month, RNI...
11m Jul 12, 2023
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S2 Ep51: Will New Apprenticeship Scheme Improve Ophthalmic Waiting Times?
The UK Government has announced plans to expand the number of medical specialists within the NHS. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Mr Allon Barsam, to find out more about the Medical Apprenticeships and if they are the answer to waiting times. #RNIBConnect Image shows Allon dressed in a suit with a blue tie and standing next to a window.
10m Jul 12, 2023
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S2 Ep50: RNIB Connect Voices Round Up 12 July 2023
Jemma Davidson, RnIB Customer Voice Insight Coordinator shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Living Well with Sight Loss Parent Pathways Course - New Structure and Sessions Parent Pathways is part of the Children Young Person and Families team’s offer for pa...
7m Jul 12, 2023
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S2 Ep48: Restored St Lucia’s Church, Upton Magna, is Now Accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted People Too…
St Lucia’s Church, a Grade II Star listed church in Upton Magna, Shropshire was in danger of being closed but has now been fully restored and re-opened following a successful heritage Lottery funded restoration project. Now as well as being a hub  for the community the church is also accessible to blind and partially sighted people through collaborative work with the RNIB on large print and Bra...
15m Jul 11, 2023
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S2 Ep49: Help Shape Changes To Cataract Care In Scotland
If you or someone you know has been through, or is about to go through, treatment, aftercare or have been involved in a health journey around cataract treatment, RNIB Scotland wants to hear from you. Work is underway to improve how NHS Scotland supports people who are affected by cataracts and you can have your say in its research findings. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Gillian ...
6m Jul 11, 2023
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S2 Ep45: Barnsley Museums, Audio-Described Events for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Barnsley Museums care and look after a number of historic venues in and around Barnsley encouraging visitors to explore the people and places of the area. Barnsley Museums have recently been working with VocalEyes on both a recorded audio described guide for the exhibition Light and Soul - Early Impressions of The French Landscape which will be available from 7 August until the end of the exhi...
7m Jul 10, 2023
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S2 Ep47: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 08/07/2023
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about the NHS 75th anniversary and the importance of the Eye Care Liaison Officer posts, party political meetings and more. If you, or someone you know, would like information on the support and services availab...
10m Jul 10, 2023
10m
S2 Ep46: Audio Described Circus Show 'Holes' Is On Tour
A new circus show is touring Wales, with audio description embedded throughout. Hywel Davies hears more about ‘Holes’ from actor and aerialist Karina Jones. For more information email karina@karinajones.co.uk.
7m Jul 10, 2023
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S2 Ep44: Louisa Wickham, First National Clinical Director for Eye Care - First Year in Post
Louisa Wickham, consultant ophthalmologist and medical director at Moorfields Eye Hospital, was appointed in August 2022 by NHS England as the first ever national clinical director for eye care. RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey recently caught up with Louisa Wickham to find out how her first year in post as the National Clinical Director for Eye Care for NHS England has gone so far. Louisa beg...
15m Jul 07, 2023
15m
S2 Ep43: Fill in the first Annual Disabled Students' Survey
Are you a disabled student? Disabled Students UK want you to share your experiences in the very first Annual Disabled Student Survey. Amelia talked to their Network Director, Amelia Mclaughlin, about accessibility in universities and having your say. Go to https://disabledstudents.co.uk/ to fill in the survey before the 21st July. Image: Bright green RNIB Connect Radio 20th Anniversary logo.
8m Jul 07, 2023
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S2 Ep42: Lavinia Fontana Multi-Sensory Exhibition Tour
The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI) are giving an AD and multi-sensory tour for blind and partially sighted visitors to enjoy their latest exhibition ’Lavina Fontana: Trail Blazer, Rule Breaker’. Amelia learned more from NGI Tours, Talks, Training and Interpretation Officer, Kate Drinane, and Freelance Artist, Musician and Disability Activist Emille Conway, who is part of the NGI Tours Panel...
10m Jul 07, 2023
10m
S2 Ep40: New Volunteer Board Member for Active Travel Board Wales
The Active Travel Board Wales aims to make all forms of travel more accessible for everyone in Wales, including blind and partially sighted people. Hywel Davies caught up with RNIB’s Kirsty James, the newest volunteer member of the Active Travel Board. For more information on how you can give your feedback to the Active Travel Board Wales, email CymruCampaigns.Mailbox@rnib.org.uk
8m Jul 07, 2023
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S2 Ep41: NFB USA Convention - Aira
The National Federation of the Blind are holding their annual convention this week in Houston, Texas. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams is on hand to keep us up to date with all the big news coming out of the event. Now we hear about the latest updates from the Aira visual interpreting service.
9m Jul 06, 2023
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S2 Ep39: Macular Society Macular and Me Webinars July Update
Time now for our monthly update from the Macular Society and their Macular and Me webinars. David Hogg caught up with the organiser of the webinars Colin Daniels to find out what's in store this month.
4m Jul 06, 2023
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S2 Ep37: How do ECLOs support patients?
For the NHS 75th Anniversary, Amelia learned more about the vital work Eye Care Liaison Officers (ECLOs) are doing in hospitals all over the UK. She talked to Martin Elvery from RNIB, Mark Chapman who is ECLO for RNIB at Luton and Dunstable hospital and Chrissie French, the mother of a family that Mark supports as an ECLO. To find out more about ECLOs and how to meet with one visit https://ww...
9m Jul 05, 2023
9m
S2 Ep36: NFB USA Convention - Humanware
The National Federation of the Blind are holding their annual convention this week in Houston, Texas. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams is on hand to keep us up to date with all the big news coming out of the event. Here he catches up with the team at Humanware.
8m Jul 04, 2023
8m
S2 Ep35: Haggeye Launch an E-newsletter
There’s a brand new way to keep up with Haggeye! The RNIB Scotland youth forum is about to launch their new e-newsletter and Amelia spoke to Haggeye member Eilidh Morrison all about it. You can access the e-newsletter link and keep up to date with Haggeye by searching @Haggeyefamily on Twitter and Facebook. Image: The Haggeye Logo of a cartoon haggis wearing a red tartan kilt and hat with bla...
4m Jul 04, 2023
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S2 Ep34: Can Laboratories Be Made Accessible For Blind And Partially Sighted People.
There’s a lot of work going on around the globe, looking at making laboratories more accessible for visually impaired people who want to study, or carry out work in these kinds of, previously, out of bounds environments. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Dan Gavan, from the University of Birmingham, who’s looking at making chemistry more accessible. If you’d like more info on the wo...
8m Jul 04, 2023
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S2 Ep34: Progress Of The UK Covid Enquiry
The ongoing UK Covid Enquiry will hear from politicians, government departments, individuals and the 3rd sector during it’s investigation into the UK’s handling of the covid pandemic. RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB’s Sophie Dudgeon, to learn more about the enquiry, what part RNIB will play and how you can have your say. If you’d like to learn more about the enquiry or take p...
9m Jul 04, 2023
9m
S2 Ep30: Charity Chief Exec's Customer Update 01/07/2023
Each week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell sits down with Matt Stringer, CEO of RNIB, to look at some of the big stories coming from the UK sight loss charity. This week Matt talks about accessible health info in Wales, challenging the education attainment gap, visiting a Labour Party event and help for visually impaired migrants and asylum seekers. If you, or someone you know, would like ...
7m Jul 01, 2023
7m
S2 Ep33: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - I Daniel Blake, AD Theatre Review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the stage adaptation of Ken Loach’s 2016 award-winning film, ‘I DANIEL BLAKE’ by Comedian, Playwright and Actor Dave Johns w...
7m Jun 30, 2023
7m
S2 Ep31: RNIB's Monthly Campaigns Update
Each month, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is joined by some of the RNIB Campaigns Team to discuss some of the big projects they’re involved in and ask for your input to bring positive change to the lives of blind and partially sighted people, throughout the UK. This month’s topics include improvements to the government’s Access To Work service and new groups to help you get involved in ca...
10m Jun 30, 2023
10m
S2 Ep32: RNIB are hiring for Diversity and Inclusion Officers
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for two exciting full-time positions at RNIB. Amelia talked to Amit Popat who is the new RNIB Director of Access, Diversity and Inclusion about the Diversity and Inclusion Officer roles. Visit https://www.rnib.org.uk/about-us/careers-at-rnib/ to learn more about current vacancies and find the job description for the Diversity and Inclusion Officer rol...
4m Jun 29, 2023
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S2 Ep29: RNIB Dominos Group Coming to Glasgow
If you're in or around the Glasgow area, David has some news on a new group that you can get involved in. Image shows RNIB logo. Upon a green background, 3 rows of text. From top to bottom: RNIB, Connect Radio, 20th Anniversary. A bold white line underlines the words Connect Radio.
3m Jun 29, 2023
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S2 Ep28: Accessing RNIB's Technology For Life Services
There are changes coming to the ways that you access RNIB’s Technology For Life service. Tech Talk’s Dave Williams has been finding all about the new improvements.
9m Jun 29, 2023
9m
S2 Ep27: RNIB Cymru Launches 'Makes It Make Sense' Report
If you’re blind or partially sighted, then accessing healthcare information can often be challenging. A new campaign from RNIB Cymru is hoping to change that. Hywel Davies spoke to Liz Williams, RNIB Cymru Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Jane Hutt MS Minister for Social Justice to hear more about the the findings of the 'Make It Make Sense' report.
13m Jun 28, 2023
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S2 Ep26: Glaucoma Awareness Week 2023
Glaucoma UK provides help and support to people affected by the eye condition. This Glaucoma Awareness Week, Hywel Davies has been finding out more. Image: Glaucoma UK logo, white lettering on a purple background reads' Glaucoma UK'.
7m Jun 28, 2023
7m
1514: RNIB Connect Voices Round up 28 June 2023
Clare Aldworth, RNIB Voice of the Customer Insight Officer shares the latest opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to get involved in with RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey. Opportunities highlighted this week included: Free Haircare Workshop - Hair & Care is dedicated to empowering blind and partially sighted people through the exploration of the fundamentals of hair care. Havin...
7m Jun 28, 2023
7m
S1 Ep1762: Vidar Hjardeng MBE - The Beekeeper of Aleppo, AD theatre review
RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week we have a story of connection between friends, families, and strangers with the Nottingham Playhouse adaptation of The BeeKeeper of Aleppo as th...
8m Jun 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep25: Gavin Neate From WelcoMe #InclusiveDesign
 Live from that big TechConference in Glasgow, Gavin Neate from WelcoMe dropped by our remote studio to chat about new indoor navigation technology with Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman. Image shows from left to right, Gavin, Hywel, and Callum smiling at the camera. They're sitting in front of the microphones at our remote studio set up.
8m Jun 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep24: Chatting Future Of Audio Description With Sonali Rai #InclusiveDesign
One of the significant topics covered at the tech conference in Glasgow was accessible media. Hubert has been talking to RNIB’s Broadcaster Relationship and AD Technology Manager, Sonali Rai, to find out more about the state and future developments in the world of audio description. Image: Conference logo, white letters on a pink background which reads 'RNIB Scotland Inclusive Design for Susta...
8m Jun 23, 2023
8m
S2 Ep23: Dr Robin Sloan Chats Accessible Gaming #InclusiveDesign
The accessibility of gaming has recently seen some major developments, Hubert has been chatting to Dr Robin Sloan about the current state of accessibility in the gaming industry, and future developments. He also heard from RNIB's Broadcaster Relationship and AD Technology Manager, Sonali Rai about her thoughts on accessibility in gaming. Image: Conference logo, white letters on a pink backgro...
10m Jun 23, 2023
10m
S2 Ep22: Accessible Voting Demo #InclusiveDesign
Our Hubert has a look at what the current voting process looks like vs what accessible voting could like. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
6m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep21: Chatting Accessible Voting With RNIB Scotland #InclusiveDesign
Time to focus on the topic of accessible voting, Hubert has been finding out more from Catriona Burness, RNIB Scotland's Parliamentary and Policy Manager. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
9m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep20: Alana AI #InclusiveDesign
Our Robert Kirkwood finds out about a new BETA App that can help you find lost objects in a natural way. He speaks with Dr. Ioannis Papaioannou, CTO and co-founder of Alana AI. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
3m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep19: Matthew Clark RNIB Customer #InclusiveDesign
Let’s hear how the Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference went, Hubert caught up with one of the attendees, Matthew Clark to hear his thoughts. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
7m Jun 22, 2023
7m
S2 Ep18: Christopher Patnoe From Google #InclusiveDesign
 Back to the RNIB Inclusive Design for Sustainability conference as our Toby Davey chats with Head of Accessibility and Disability at Google, Chris Patnoe. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
5m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep17: Digital Wellbeing Chat With Robin Spinks #InclusiveDesign
Our Hubert has more from that big conference in Glasgow as he chats digital wellbeing with RNIB's Head Of Inclusive Design, Robin Spinks. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
7m Jun 22, 2023
7m
S2 Ep16: Exciting Launch From WeWALK #InclusiveDesign
With an exciting update from WeWALK, it’s Callum Stoneman finding out about their exciting new app. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
8m Jun 22, 2023
8m
S2 Ep15: Ken Reid #InclusiveDesign
Barry Snell chats with one of the conference panellists, Ken Reid. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
5m Jun 22, 2023
5m
S2 Ep14: TripleTapTech #InclusiveDesign
Day 2 of our major tech conference in Glasgow and Hubert has been chatting to one of the exhibitors, Fraser Fleming from TripleTapTech. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
3m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep13: RNIB's Technology For Life Team #InclusiveDesign
David Hogg catches up with Christine Harrison from RNIB's Technology for Life team. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
3m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep12: Graeme Marden From Sight & Sound #InclusiveDesign
More from the conference as Tech Talk's Callum Stoneman takes a look at an exciting stalls in the exhibition room. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
4m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep11: Accessible Voice APP #InclusiveDesign
At day 2 of the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference, David Hogg finds out about an accessible voice app from Gillian Duffy at ALLIANCE. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
5m Jun 22, 2023
5m
S2 Ep10: Chatting With Siobhan Mead From Guide Dogs #InclusiveDesign
Back to the conference as our Toby Davey catches up with Siobhan Mead from Guide Dogs. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
2m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep9: What Is ODIN Guidance? #InclusiveDesign
Toby Davey finds out about a new orientation system that could be a game changer for navigating around indoor spaces as he chats with Chris Brown and Matthew Longstaff from ODIN guidance. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainab...
4m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep8: Aiden Foreman - Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
Live from the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference, Tech Talk’s Dave Williams chats with RNIB’s Director of Technology, Aiden Foreman. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
7m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep7: A Look Around Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
As the IDS conference got underway in Glasgow, Tech Talk’s Callum Stoneman took a walk around the exhibitors to find out more about what was going on. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
3m Jun 22, 2023
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S2 Ep6: Vox Pops Pt 2 From Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
And more from the big tech conference in Glasgow, Hubert’s been hearing from those attending the event about how they are finding it. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
2m Jun 21, 2023
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S2 Ep5: Dr Hazel McFarlane - Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference 2023
Dr Hazel McFarlane tells our Paulina about joining the discussion panel on the relationship between people and technology at the Inclusive Design for Sustainability Conference. Image shows a logo. Upon a pink background in five rows and written in white: RNIB, Scotland, Inclusive Design, for Sustainability, CONFERENCE. Two thick lines underline the words: Scotland, and for Sustainability.
2m Jun 21, 2023
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